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Lihn Family History

Lihn Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lin, Lian, Linn, Lien, Lohn, Lion, Luhn, Lehn, Lahn, Kihn

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Where is the Lihn family from?

You can see how Lihn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lihn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lihn family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Lihn's in USA. California had the highest population of Lihn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lihn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lihn ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lihn ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Lihn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lihn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 43 immigration records available for the last name Lihn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Lihn. For the veterans among your Lihn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lihn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Lihn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lihn in 1971 was 49, and 79 in 1999.

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